Odyssey Bistro
Odyssey Bistro offers a unique dining experience. Expect a relaxed atmosphere with sights, sounds, and aromas that set the stage for an evening of exploration. Their menu changes monthly, showcasing fresh, local ingredients and the creativity of their chefs. Each visit is a new culinary adventure, taking you from farm to plate with every delicious bite.
Location: 4/341 Esplanade, Scarness, Hervey Bay
Website: odysseybistro.com.au
Enzo's on the Beach
With absolute beach frontage, Enzo's offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with cocktails and craft beers on tap. Enjoy epic sunsets, cocktails and food... all just a few minutes stroll from us!
Plus, they have an extensive vegan menu, plus some great gluten free options and mocktails. You can view their menus via the website link below.
Location: 351a The Espanade, Hervey Bay
Website: enzosonthebeach.com.au
Banksia Seafood and Grill
Banksia Seafood and Grill offers a relaxed, modern dining experience on the Hervey Bay Esplanade. Award-winning Chef Saul Collins creates a menu that showcases fresh, local ingredients in classic and zesty dishes. Expect quality, unpretentious flavours alongside crisp wines, icy beers, and refreshing cocktails served by a professional team.
Location: 381 The Esplanade, Scarness, Hervey Bay
Website: banksiaseafoodgrill.com.au
Sea Breeze Café
Do you love a really good eggs benny? One of the best (and closest) places for breakfast and lunch is the Sea Breeze Cafe Hervey Bay. You'll find this friendly spot, just 100 metres along the Esplanade from us!
They have fantastic vegan and gluten free options, along with great kids meals. It's essential to book a table in advance in peak times, like school holidays and weekends.
Location: 363 The Espanade, Scarness, Hervey Bay
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/seabreezeherveybay
Tanoshi Sushi & Tea House
This 'new kid' on the block is located where Ocean n Earth Diner was previously. Enjoy authentic Japanese sushi, gyoza, edamame, ramen, udon, karaage, teriyaki, katsu, sake, bubble tea and more.
Location: 3/381 Esplanade, Torquay. Find them just a short stroll along the Esplanade from us (out the front, turn right and down to the first corner).
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088870800045
The Beach House Hotel
Just a short stroll along The Esplanade you will find Hervey Bay's award winning seaside pub! This popular venue incorporates a bar, bottle shop, gaming lounge and restaurant, along with family entertainment and live music
Delicious meals are available 7 days a week in the bistro and the café offers wraps, sandwiches, cakes and coffee.
The bar features over a dozen beers and cider on tap, plus a huge range of local and imported beers, quality wines and tasty cocktails.
Location: 344 The Espanade, Scarness, Hervey Bay
Website: beachhousehotel.com.au
Nearby Thai Restaurants
Thai Diamond or Tasty Thai
If you are in the mood for authentic Thai flavours during your stay, we have two excellent options nearby. Whether you are looking for a quick takeaway to enjoy on your balcony or a sit-down dinner, both restaurants offer a fantastic range of traditional dishes including fragrant green curries, classic Pad Thai, and signature stir-fries with fresh local ingredients.
For a delicious meal just a short distance away, Thai Diamond in Scarness is a popular choice for its extensive menu and reliable service. Alternatively, Tasty Thai on Queens Road is a local favourite known for its fresh, traditional recipes. Both venues cater well to different dietary needs and offer a convenient dining solution for your Hervey Bay escape.
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Thai Diamond - 353 Esplanade, Scarness- thaidiamond.com.au
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Tasty Thai - 4 Queens Road, Scarness - tastythaiherveybay.com.au
Dietary, family, and group dining options in Hervey Bay
Whether you are managing a busy family schedule, searching for a romantic dinner spot, or navigating dietary preferences, our local Scarness dining pocket caters to everyone perfectly.
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Best for absolute beachfront dining - Enzo’s on the Beach (dine right over the sand).
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Best for special occasions & fine dining - Odyssey Bistro (monthly changing degustation-style menus) and Banksia Seafood and Grill.
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Best for families with young children - Sea Breeze Cafe (great kids' menu and just 100 metres away) and The Beach House Hotel (spacious layout with family entertainment).
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Best for easy takeaway on your balcony - Tanoshi Sushi, Thai Diamond, or Tasty Thai.
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Best for dietary requirements (Vegan & Gluten-Free) - Enzo’s on the Beach (dedicated, extensive vegan menu) and Sea Breeze Cafe.
Hervey Bay Dining FAQs
What restaurants are within walking distance of The Bay Apartments?
Because we are centrally located on the Esplanade in Scarness, over a dozen dining options are within a 2-minute to 10-minute walk. Favourites like Sea Breeze Cafe (100m), Odyssey Bistro (120m), Enzo's on the Beach (200m), and Banksia Seafood and Grill (150m) mean you can enjoy a complete "zero-car" holiday.
Where is the best place to get coffee near Scarness Beach?
Sea Breeze Cafe and Enzo's on the Beach open early for your morning coffee right on the Esplanade. If you are walking down toward the Urangan Pier, Miss Macaron at 8 Pier Street is a fantastic local addition for specialty coffee and handmade sweet treats.
Where is the closest bottle shop to the apartments?
The closest bottle shop is located within easy walking distance at The Bottle-O, situated at The Beach House Hotel just down the Esplanade. For a larger selection, Dan Murphy's is located a short 2-minute drive away at Stockland Hervey Bay.
Are reservations required for restaurants in Scarness?
We highly recommend booking ahead for dinner at Odyssey Bistro and Banksia Seafood and Grill, as well as weekend breakfast at Sea Breeze Cafe, especially during peak holiday periods and school holidays.
Where can I buy groceries to cook in my self-contained apartment?
For quick everyday essentials, the Scarness Foodstore is within walking distance. For a full grocery shop, major supermarkets Coles and Woolworths are located just a two-minute drive away at Bay Plaza and Pialba Place, while Aldi is located next to Stockland Hervey Bay.
More Hervey Bay Dining
Hervey Bay offers a variety of dining options including cosmopolitan and alfresco cafes along the Esplanade. Restaurants covering all cuisines are here at Hervey Bay from casual to fine dining.
Try the famous fresh local seafood or enjoy tapas, Asian, Indian, Italian, French or lunch in one of the many relaxed atmosphere dining venues. There are a number of fine pubs where you can sit and take it all in with friends over a glass or two.
For more restaurants, cafes, clubs and bar listings, please head to the Visit Fraser Coast website here.
Scroll down to use this interactive Google Map with some of our favourite nearby places to eat and drink.
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